He might be spruiking funeral plans these days, but Queensland rugby league legend Wally Lewis says he has no plans to “kick the bucket any time soon”.
State of Origin legend Wally Lewis has released his autobiography discussing his struggles with epilepsy, his professional career and the Queensland spirit.
And he reckons running around with the kids on the footy field helps keep him young, at least in spirit.
Lewis led a halftime junior coaching session during Saturday’s Hostplus Cup clash between his old club, the Wynnum Manly Seagulls and the PNG Hunters, at BMD Kougari Oval.
Rugby league legend Wally Lewis with Redlands Juniors U10s Spencer South, Braithe Paterson, Braxton Giese and Oliver Ison. Picture: Peter Wallis
At 63, the Maroons and Brisbane Broncos great proved he was still king of the kids as he put the U10s Redlands Juniors players through their paces as part of his ambassadorial role with prepaid funeral provider Guardian Plan.
Lewis said the day was about reliving some of his fondest memories running around with the Seagulls, and passing on some life advice to the next generation of potential rugby league stars.
“To be able to explain to them that you might not play State of Origin and you mightn’t be a representative footballer, but to have the chance to just play footy is something that can make you the happiest man alive – win, lose or draw,” he said.
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